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OFFSET problem HELPP

Old 03-07-11, 09:21 PM
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hello ,
i just wanna ask what is the best offset for those rims so i can buy a right one this time. i dont want my tires hit the fender or stick out . i know it look sick but ..could you guy help me? thanks

what offset for these rims size and what tires size should i go with:
18x8 ??
18x7.5 ???
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Originally Posted by BeginnerIS
hello ,
i just wanna ask what is the best offset for those rims so i can buy a right one this time. i dont want my tires hit the fender or stick out . i know it look sick but ..could you guy help me? thanks

what offset for these rims size and what tires size should i go with:
18x8 ??
18x7.5 ???
i dont think any of those will touch your fender .. Except if they were - 50 LOL .. just get the right size tires .. and you will be fine
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18x8 +38 225/40-18
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ohh okay thanks. one more Q. the less offset is the more stick out of the tires ??
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that is correct sir..well the rim will stick out more
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if you want to be a lil' flush 18x8 +30 or +32 with 215/(35or40)/18
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Offset is not the only think you have to worry about. I have 19x8.5 +35 Exe Tenfolds on the front of my 07 TL-S and my buddy has 19x8.5 Works VS-XX +33 on his and do not clear the BBK by a good 10mm. The way wheels are made, makes a difference....but offset is key also.
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